John Quinlan Obituary

With the utmost respect I express my heartfelt condolences to the family of CWO Quinlan for the ultimate sacrifice. God Bless you

February 18, 2012

To the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer John Quinlan:
Always remembering John. "Some gave all."

To the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer John Quinlan:
Please accept my remembrance of John on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

For February 18, 2011.
Remembering and honoring the life and service of Chief W/O John Quinlan. I hope that his family and all who love him have found some peace in their lives.

Your legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew you and shared in your struggle to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice you gave so that we can be grateful for what we have. Your family, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers will stay in my thoughts and prayers.
A Proud Military Mom.

Forever Remembered an American Hero.

I knew John. We went to flight school together. Now, I don't know if any of his family will ever read this. But, I know that children grow up and wounds that never heal sometimes hurt less over time. Never become acustom to this loss. Know this story. While in our graduating WOCS class we had a moderate hike to go out on one day. John led the group as he always did. You see, while not significant a situation, my job was not to get out ahead of him, but to keep him in sight. It was all in good fun and should teach his girls at least one thing. Your dad is always ahead of you leading the way. What you know of him today should never get too far out of sight for the rest of your life. I know that at the end of life's race he will be standing there cheering you on. Expecting your best and showing pride and love for the life that you led. Just like he was there for all of us. As I suspect he has been there for most everyone during his life. Live without holding back anything and make choices you should never regret. Honor your mother always because she accepted and has shouldered the responsibility for everything you will become. Honor her by never letting anything stop you from accomplishing your dreams. Never allow "can't" to win. It's your turn and you will be fine. Your father died to ensure that this would be so. Know that anyone who ever met him and knows that he has passed will never forget him. He lives within everyone of us and we honor his memory.

February 18,2010
Remembering Chief Warrant Officer John Quinlan and his family. Honoring his service, and with the hope that those who love him best have better days in which to remember this special man.

To the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer John Quinlan:
Remembering John on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

With the utmost respect I express my heartfelt condolences to the family of CWO John Quinlan for the ultimate sacrifice. God Bless you.

A few words to honor the memory of a fine American. May his wife and loved daughters find the days a little easier and I hope that they have some sunshine to recall all the special memories of an obviously outstanding husband, father, friend and Marine.

Please know that your sacrifice will not be forgotten. On Saturday May 23 I was honored to read the names of Tennessee's fallen in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars at a ceremony in Washington DC at the WWII Memorial. John Quinlan is remembered.
Proud Mother of USMC Cpl. David Bass
4/23/85 - 4/2/06

Never Forgotten.

I have meet john a few time. just to let all know that he had a hart of gold

To the family of Chief Warrant Officer John Quinlan:
John gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
wwwIraqWarHeroes.org

I did not know John, But he left behind a wonderful wife and kids.

My best to them and his family.

K

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Chief Warrant Officer Quinlan!

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

Thank you for the sacrifice made by CWO Quinlan and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Please accept our condolences for your loss. May God ease your pain and give you strength in this difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers, that you find comfort in God’s love and joy in the memory of your Soldier.

With deepest sympathy for your terrible loss. Everyone at Operation Jersey Cares feels your loss. We love and support our troops. John may be gone but not forgotten!

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Know in your heart that John is a true hero and will never be forgotten. All gave some, some gave all. Rest in peace John. You will be missed by everyone’s life you have touched.

To John's family, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends, and all Americans for the sacrifice of one of your family members for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the loving embrace of our Heavenly Father.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL SOMEDAY. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.

A PROUD MARINE MOM

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

As the mother of a son (my only child) who is enlisted in the Army, I want to send my condolences.

To the Quinlan family; I previously signed John's guest book. I failed to mention that I live close to ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY and I visit there three to five days a week. I promise each time I am at ANC I will visit/honor John.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Quinlan family in the loss of John. I did not know John but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. John you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom

"To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~

My heartfelt sympathies to your family. My heart breaks with each new name added to this list, and I am saddened by your loss. Know that you are surrounded by prayers, grace and the deep gratitude of all who live in freedom. My God hold you in his arms and grant you peace. Please find joy in the memories of your loved one and comfort knowing so many are holding you in their hearts.

I knew Johnny back from his days in the Marines, I remember a period in which I was worried about him getting in trouble, he was a bit rebellious. Well "we" got in trouble anyway but he started to get a little more serious about his future, partly due to him meeting his future wife Julie---well after that he never looked back. Johnny did everything he set out to do,in fact alot more...not many people can say this. Johnny was always excited to share his stories and I can't express how proud I was to hear them. Last time we talked he couldn't wait to tell me some more tales over a few cold ones...guess I'll have to wait a bit to stand behind a long line of people John has touched throughout his life, to hear those tales.

-V

It is with deep sadness that I am forced to honor the memory of another fallen Warrior. I ask the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer John Quinlan to accept the offer of my most sincere and heart felt condolences. I hope that you know that your loss is shared by a grateful America. Most of whom you have not met and in all probability will never meet. Our nation sincerely appreciates the sacrifices of your patriot.

Freedom is not free; it is paid for by our heroes!

I know the pain parents feel when they loose a child. I lost a son 19 years ago. It is a pain that defies description. It is a pain that never goes away. It is a pain that will never end. It is a pain that is all consuming. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

May God Bless and keep you today, tomorrow and forever!

Rest in Peace Brave Warrior; you did your duty with great honor, dedication and in the Highest Airborne Tradition.

Semper Fidelis

To the Family of Cw3 John Quinlan
John was a great friend who I will miss dearly. We had a lot of good times in flight school together and that will be cherished. I am glad our paths crossed before I deployed to Iraq. You will be missed. My thoughts and prays go out to Julie and the girls.
Your friend
Keith

I would like to express my deepest condolences on the loss of John Quinlan.My sympathy's go out to all of his family and friends.A day does not go by that I do not remember and pray for my fallen brothers and sisters from Viet Nam, and I will also remember John and every soldier who gave there all for us. I will pray and remember you till the day I die.

On behalf of Gold Star Siblings, please accept our heartfelt condolences.

My husband was in the airport in Washington D.C. on March 1 and meet a lady with her three daughters who had just lost their dad. We lost our son-in law on Jan. 1, 2006. His name was Jason Bishop and he was stationed at Fort Campbell. We will pray for you and your family. Our heart is breaking for you and your family.

I express my deepest sympathy for CW3 John Quinlan's family and friends. I served with him at Hunter Army Airfield a number of years ago. He was a fine soldier and friend. I recall when he took one of his young daughters to the store to get pine needles for landscaping his yard. He was bitten by an ant and suffered an allergic reaction. As he was telling us all the story of him passing out and being rushed to the hospital he mentioned that before he passed out he turned to an unknown woman next to him and asked if she would care for his daughter. Even during his suffering his first concern was the well being of his daughter. This shows what a caring man and father he was. I hope his 3 daughters grow up knowing that their father loved them deeply and was a true hero for our country. John will be missed.

“Soldier”
Written to Honor the Service of Our Fallen Soldiers

Soldiers write history…they pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life
Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still

We hope and pray that all will find peace
In God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“An Army of One” our motto forever

Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers…and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived free died Heroes in lands far away

Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor, our names forever
Lived life with purpose…just our time to go

We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Missions accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Many years from now…we’ll tell the full story
Until that Day we will live in the Light

Our lives we laid down in a land far away
Still watching o’er you this night and by day
No need to talk…just know we are with you
There in your hearts and we hear what you pray

Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still We guard o’er you
Still Duty bound

Entered the Battle of our own free will
Out of Duty for Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Lived life with purpose…it was our time to go

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer Quinlan. I am truly grateful to this fallen hero for his proctection and service to our country.

To the Family and Friends of this Soldier:
I will stand in grief with this soldier's family to honor him. For every fallen HERO there is a bright star that shines in the evening sky to remind us of the cherished gift we were given – even if for too short a time.
My heart breaks again as I sign yet another guest book of another courageous young soldier who gave their life so selflessly. I wish I never found myself in a position to have to sign another guestbook for the rest of my life, but I promised Brent that neither he nor any like him would be forgotten and so I will continue until the day there is no longer the need.
We lost our son SFC Brent A. Adams on 12/1/05 and it seems like yesterday. I wish so badly there were things I could say to you right now to make the pain you are feeling go away, but I know first hand there simply are no words that will bring you the comfort and peace your heart aches for. Just know that you are not alone. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all as you go through this tragedy moment by moment and as you mourn this loss.
We don't know each other, will probably never meet, but will forever be united in the loss of our Heroes. We have, unfortunately joined a group none of us wanted to join, an ever-growing group of families in this situation. May God grant you peace and strength to get through this and be able once again to smile at a memory rather than have only the tears that flow so easily now. To be so proud of your loved one and so saddened at the same time is a mix of emotions very difficult to deal with as our hearts both burst with pride and pain together.
I am sorry that I never knew your soldier personally. While they can never be replaced, neither will they ever be forgotten. You must trust that sometime, someday the loving memories you have will help to sustain you and help you go on. This courageous soldier will forever be your Angel watching over you all for the rest of your lives. It's what brings me some measure of peace and comfort and I hope it will you as well.
To his family and friends in pain, I offer this comfort: When you find yourself in that dark sorrowful place, think not only of how you will miss him, but instead recall the years, days, hours and minutes gifted to you by his presence. The one thing that cannot be taken from you is your wonderful memories that now will mean more than ever.
If you ever want to talk, I'm only an e:mail away and would love for you to tell me more about your Hero.
God Bless this soldier and family who gave all and God Bless legacy.com for setting up this site where families can so quickly share their condolences and prayers with others like themselves.
Proud Parents of SFC Brent A. Adams, KIA, 12/1/05, Ramadi, Iraq
Pam and Bill Adams, Lancaster, PA

We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of another young soldier, a hero. May God comfort and embrace you during this time of deep sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
In memory of our nephew
Lance Cpl James R. Davenport KIA 11/22/06

We are saddened to hear of the loss of another young soldier, a hero. May God comfort and embrace you during this time of great sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
In memory of our nephew Lance Cpl James R. Davenport KIA 11/22/06

GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND YOU HAVE EARNED YOUR WINGS IN HEAVEN, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS HOLD CLOSE TO YOUR HEART ALL THE MEMORIES, MAY THEY BRING YOU COMFORT

Please know how Deeply Sorry I am to learn of the loss of Chief Warrant Officer John Quinlan,
The Price this Fine Young Soldier and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.

May John rest safely in the Loving Care of God and may the Grace and Comfort of the Lord be with the Quinlan family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Heroes for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA~Vietnam, 1967.

"I consider that our present sufferings.
are not worth comparing with the glory
that shall be revealed in us."
Romans 8:18

May the Peace of God and your memories of John, remain in your heart always and give you strength through the difficult days ahead.
Softly and slowly, time heals.